Healthcare in Canaan, NH

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.1%

7.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.6%

Arthritis

36.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.0 mi

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital	11.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
New London Hospital	16.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
White River Jct Va Medical Center	16.4 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Speare Memorial Hospital	16.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Concord Hospital- Franklin	22.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Canaan has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.